Life Enrichment Assistant
About The Position
The Life Enrichment Assistant will assist with the coordination and implementation of Life Enrichment programs. This role involves facilitating scheduled activities, promoting positive interactions between residents, families, and community groups, and encouraging resident participation. The assistant will adapt to individual resident needs and communication styles, assist with event setup and breakdown, and support residents with transportation to appointments and outings. Regular communication with the Director of Life Enrichment regarding resident needs and concerns is essential, as is documenting resident participation. The role also requires maintaining the appearance of activity areas, program supplies, and equipment.
Requirements
- Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
- Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
- Capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
- Communicate effectively in a manner that is sufficient for supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for this position.
- Fluent in English, verbal and written.
- Executes tasks independently
- Ability to express yourself clearly and effectively
- General computer literacy
Nice To Haves
- One + years of experience in social or recreational programming in Health Care or related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the coordination and implementation of the Life Enrichment programs.
- Facilitate scheduled activities with other departments.
- Promote positive interaction between residents, families, and community groups.
- Encourage resident participation and assist with resident outings.
- Adapt to match each resident's needs, preferred communication, and engagement style.
- Assist in set up and break-down of special events.
- Support residents in transportation to appointments and outings.
- Communicate regularly with Director of Life Enrichment regarding needs and concerns of residents.
- Document resident participation in the Resident Engagement Record.
- Preserve the appearance of activity areas, program supplies, and equipment.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
